It’s 1968, I’m seven years old and I’m thrilled to be going out with the rest of the family dinner for my birthday tea. My mum and dad are taking me to the Cleveland Grill in Morecambe, which they tell me is ‘the place to go’ ….. I feel privileged!
Even though we arrive quite … [Read more...]

By 1961 31% of home owned a car and it was this increase in car ownership that led to better roads, more long distance travel and the birth of the motorway services providing much needed refreshment for the traveller.
Today it is hard to believe that in the 1960’s motorway … [Read more...]

Chain restaurants such as the Berni Inns, created by Italian brothers, Frank & Aldo Berni, began to appear in every British town and city in the late 1960's and early 1970's. They served the classic favourites of the time; Melon or Prawn Cocktail to start, followed by Mixed … [Read more...]

Meet Christine

Welcome to my blog - an historical look at food and dining out.

Over the past century, the hotel and catering industry in the UK has gone through immense change. So I thought it would be fun to explore these changes - from the traditions, trends and marketing gimmicks to the famous chefs and colourful clientele.